Legal Opinion

Silverstein v. Goodman

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided January 28, 2014PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Respondent Viola Goodman’s argument that Sklar’s account should have been rejected because it lacked documentary support is unavailing. It is true that Sklar’s April 2011 account was a mere spreadsheet, without back-up. However, Sklar submitted backup documentation in June and December 2011; thus, Goodman and her lawyer had ample time to review the documents before the March 2012 hearing before the Special Referee. Even now, Goodman does not point to any inaccuracy in Sklar’s account.

Goodman’s contention that Sklar’s commission should be less than the statutory maximum of 5% of sums received…

2Cases cited5 opinions

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